I wanted to make the first time in Rio de Janeiro specially nice, being that it was also the final stop before heading home on the #RTW Round the World Trip. The Belmond Copacabana Palace was the perfect choice. An iconic hotel right on Copacabana Beach, there is no missing it. About 20 years ago, Belmond Hotels (then Orient-Express Hotels) … Read More
For my first time in Stockholm, Nobis Hotel, proved to be a perfect choice. Central location, and a beautiful classic old hotel with a fantastic update. And not that expensive to stay for 2-days. As with all Design Hotels, a great restaurant and a great bar as part of the property. The room had a wonderful view of the park … Read More
Hotel/Spa Report by: Madame Now This was a delightful stay with the purpose of enjoying the Spa Village Bath to its fullest extent. The room was well appointed, with a most comfortable bed and bedding. I loved the Pillow Menu, perfect for the Goldie Locks who lives inside all of us. I ordered two pillows that were “Just right”. I … Read More
An unexpected trip to Singapore led me to staying here for 5 nights. And I initially rolled my eyes at staying at the new Westin. I really don’t care for “Business” hotels as a rule… but I will admit to have misjudged the Westin Singapore… a great hotel. It is one of those hotel that sits a top a skyscraper, … Read More
Parking Garage in Chelsea’s art gallery district turned into Boutique Hotel. A cozy little hotel. Does make for a good place if you have business in Chelsea, the location is quite central. Lobby and entrance is very nicely laid out, and found the elevator and room pins intriguing. But for those who like space to spread out, beware… the rooms … Read More
When coming from the airport, I asked our taxi driver if he knew about our hotel Roomers and if it was nice… he said it was nice, but very black. I wasn’t quite sure what he meant at the time, but now I do. It’s as if you took Prince in his Lovesexy period, and made it all Black, (in … Read More
Hotel Report by: The Celestial EXPECTATIONS: High, of course. The Celestial always found the moniker ‘MO’ to be just so curious when describing a luxury brand… do we think it is MO as in MORE or mo as in SloMo… or even the dreaded… MO as in HoMO? Well the Mandarin Oriental lifestyle or MO is a well deserved namesake. … Read More
We were tootling around in the mountains north of Nizwa, and lunchtime was soon approaching, and the initial plan was to go to Alila Jabal Akhdar for lunch, the hotel I was originally considering to stay in Oman. Mohamed “The Guide” mentioned a new 5-star hotel that just opened, and perhaps we wanted to try that instead. Why not, 5-star … Read More
My first time to Oman, and good friend THE LADY BANKER informed me that the only real choice for one’s first time to Muscat is Al Bustan Palace. And having returned from the trip, I fully agree. I would go back to Al Bustan Palace anytime, though I wouldn’t mind trying a few other of the area hotels as well… … Read More
Another great Design Hotels property. A beautifully refurbished space, they kept a lot of the old and added just the right amount of modern. Funky, chic and class, that whole old and new mixture. A fun staff. A comfortable, attractive room and a great looking bathroom… all you need for a few days in Sydney. Great Bar and the restaurants … Read More
Again, another great little gem of a hotel from the Design Hotels. So glad they are part of the SPG Program. All the rooms I believe are basically Suites with a separate Bedroom and Living room, with Balconies facing to the Gardens. The restaurant was exceptional and also had a Wine Tasting bar adjacent to the hotel property. Breakfast was … Read More
Great Fosters is my favorite stop over hotel ever. If I only have one or two nights in London, this is the place we go. 15 minute drive from Heathrow, and it is a quiet and restful proper English Hotel. All the rooms in the main house are quite cozy and a bit Hobbit like, but it only adds to … Read More
